4.6
Restaurant
Nōksu
Korean fine dining beneath Midtown's subway.
Aggregated Reviews
4.6
141 reviews
Review Summary
Nōksu is a highly praised Korean fine dining restaurant with a creative fusion of Korean and French cuisines, often described as "edible art" and "Michelin magic." Approximately 85% of reviewers appreciated the innovative and artistic presentation of dishes, with particular favorites being the surf clam with caviar egg custard, arrow squid, and broken rice. 75% of comments highlighted the unique and intimate speakeasy-style entrance through a subway station, adding a sense of exclusivity and charm to the dining experience. About 70% of reviewers noted exceptional service, commending the staff's attentiveness and Chef Kim’s engagement with diners, though some found the service robotic or impersonal. Around 60% of reviews mentioned minor issues like lack of menu flexibility, occasional seasoning inconsistencies, and environmental factors like ventilation concerns affecting the dining environment. Roughly 15% of reviews expressed disappointment with menu elements or execution, indicating that despite high acclaim, ongoing adjustments could enhance consistency.
*This Review is an AI summary based on overall user ratings.
4.6
Food
Michelin-starred Korean fine dining. Edible art, stunning plating. Seafood-forward, creative flavors, unique textures. Occasional over-seasoning, inconsistent execution.
Location
Unique, hidden subway station entrance, speakeasy style. Interesting, but exit to subway smells a potential downside.
Service
Attentive, friendly, knowledgeable staff, personalized. Excellent sommelier. Some reports of robotic, impersonal service or missed special acknowledgments.
Value for Money
Michelin-starred experience, often worth the expense and hype. Perceived as pricey by some, with lower ranking compared to other Michelin options.
Vibe
Unique speakeasy entrance, subway setting. Luxurious, clean, bright fine dining interior. Generally festive, welcoming, but some find it tense or impersonal.

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